After waking up and having lunch, Zhou Xu proposed holding a celebration party, but Chen Yuan politely declined.
He had no interest in such parties, knowing only Zhou Xu. Although he had dinner with Chairman Wang and had exchanged contacts, there was objectively an age and otherwise gap between them, making it impossible for him to communicate as naturally as he did with Zhou Xu.
Moreover, the party would definitely have so entirely unfamiliar Association mbers, and Chen Yuan always kept a respectful distance from such social events. He preferred to go back to the farm, whip up a big al, and enjoy it with his little buddies.
However, Chairman Wang still sent a congratulatory ssage and had the staff draft today’s official dia announcent overnight:
[Warmly celebrating the birth of our city’s first mid-level Beastmaster]
Chen Yuan clicked in to take a look and saw that, just like the announcent from the Donghuang Beastmaster Association Headquarters, it also did not reveal his personal information.
Raising his doubts, Zhou Xu simply explained, "This is a protective asure from above for excellent Beastmasters like you. Social dynamics aren’t completely peaceful right now."
"Sotis, being too high-profile isn’t a good thing."
Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "What about people like Li Tianyun and Zhuang Jianbai?"
"They’re on the other extre." Zhou Xu carefully chose his words and slowly explained, "They’re all young, with outstanding appearances, and are first-batch trainees, making them perfect examples."
"Moreover, their imnse popularity and attention keep them equally safe. Any actions targeted at them would be easily exposed."
Once his curiosity was satisfied, Chen Yuan checked out the announcent’s comnts section:
"Baokun City has made progress, having a mid-level Beastmaster so quickly."
"I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it. Baokun City couldn’t have a mid-level Beastmaster so soon, unless they guide one-on-one, so I can personally test their skills."
"I suggest this Beastmaster visit all the city schools to share insights and experiences, as the path of a Beastmaster is too challenging."
"No way, I just succeeded in ditation, and there’s already a mid-level Beastmaster?"
"One feels lonely; people need company late at night."
With a blank expression, Chen Yuan closed the chaotic comnts section and began searching online for the driving school with the best reviews.
This ti coming to Baokun City, besides certifying as a mid-level Beastmaster, there was another important matter.
Until he saw a Xiangrui Driving School, he clicked the location and murmured to himself, "This is it."
...
Half an hour later,
"Sorry, sir, could you repeat your question just now?" the receptionist asked, bending slightly.
Chen Yuan pointed at Cola, who was standing upright with two paws on the counter, and asked again, "I asked if this guy could apply for a driver’s license at your driving school?"
The receptionist stiffly turned her head, eyes staring blankly at the dog-like Cola, and fell into a long contemplation, her expression growing more bewildered.
A mont later,
She looked pitifully, "Sir, please don’t tease . How could a dog apply for a driving license?"
"Woof woof!"
Feeling discriminated against, Cola was imdiately displeased. It barked at the receptionist but grew worried about scaring this tearful, ignorant human, so its voice beca quieter.
"It’s not an ordinary dog," Chen Yuan pointed at Cola hesitantly, "It’s a Gale Hunting Dog, an Extraordinary Creature."
The receptionist took a deep breath, "Sir, no matter what kind of dog it is, whether or not it’s an Extraordinary Creature, our driving school currently won’t allow non-human creatures to apply for a driver’s license."
Hearing this, Cola’s once wagging tail turned into wilted dog-tail grass, and it hung its head down with a forlorn whimper, "Whimper."
Chen Yuan pursed his lips. He wasn’t unreasonable and, of course, understood that the driving school had to adhere to rules and regulations.
His visit was initially to put an end to Cola’s hopes of applying for a driver’s license, but seeing Cola’s dejected state made him feel a bit heartbroken.
"What’s going on?" Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a slightly bulging belly briskly walked in.
The receptionist recounted the conversation and then whispered, "Manager Zhang, I’m not sure how to handle this."
Manager Zhang waved his hand, "You go ahead with your work, I’ll take care of this."
Imdiately,
Manager Zhang turned his head towards Chen Yuan and extended his right hand, "You must be a Beastmaster, please co this way."
Chen Yuan followed Manager Zhang into an office. After they sat down, the latter imdiately asked, "Is what you said true?"
"Does it really want to take the driving exam?"
eting Cola’s hopeful gaze, Chen Yuan hesitantly nodded, "Yes, it is very interested in driving."
Manager Zhang slightly nodded, his smile growing more apparent, "I understand, Extraordinary Creatures’ intelligence isn’t inferior to so humans, and in so areas, they are even smarter than us."
After a slight pause, he softly said, "However, the matter of Extraordinary Creatures taking the driving exam will need to wait a while longer."
"Hmm?"
Seeing a turn for the better, Chen Yuan looked puzzled.
"Being a distinguished Beastmaster, you should be more aware than I am of the extrely profound changes society has undergone since the Spiritual Energy Revival," Manager Zhang smiled, squinting his eyes to a line, his chubby face easily fostering goodwill.
Chen Yuan nodded slightly.
Manager Zhang continued, "These changes have also affected us."
"Apparently, there’s research underway on building dedicated pathways for rideable Pet Beasts. By then, Beastmasters with rideable Pet Beasts will be highly sought after."
"There’s an amusent park in our city that launched a new service recently, where, for just five hundred yuan, you can ride a rideable Pet Beast for ten minutes. It’s beco quite a business opportunity."
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